How To Fix FCC1370 - You are not authorized to access the file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 370

• Message text: You are not authorized to access the file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1370 - You are not authorized to access the file ?

  The SAP error message FCC1370, which states "You are not authorized to access the file," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific file or resource within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a file in the SAP File System, a document in SAP Document Management System (DMS), or when working with file uploads/downloads.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient User Permissions: The user account does not have the required authorization to access the file or directory.
  File Ownership: The file may be owned by another user or group, and the current user does not have access rights.
  Authorization Objects: Missing or incorrectly configured authorization objects related to file access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary permissions.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required permissions, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for file access.
  
  
  
  File Ownership and Permissions:
  
  Verify the ownership and permissions of the file in the file system. Ensure that the user or the user group has the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Review the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_DATA, S_FILE, etc.) to ensure they are correctly configured to allow access to the file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles related to file access.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking permissions and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control file access in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FCC1370 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.